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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,244.52, 37,950.66 and 17,901.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,244.52, 37,950.66 and 17,901.60 is: 26,911.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,244.52 : 37,950.66 = 17,901.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,244.52/37,950.66 = 17,901.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,244.52x = 37,950.66 × 17,901.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,244.52x = 679,377,535.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,377,535.06/25,244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,911.88

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